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In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience. Set in the captivating, thrilling universe of the Knives Out film series, this immersive event will have you on the edge of your seat as you and your team work to uncover the truth. Extended run, now
Vancouver Mysteries presents a special edition of The Case of the Hotel Detective this Halloween season. The Case of the Hotel Detective is a collaborative murder mystery with escape room style challenges that will be set up in Room 1313 of the Delta Hotel Vancouver Downtown Suites from October 13
Disney’s FROZEN has touched the hearts of children of all ages! Experience the magic of the beloved animated movie and revel in showstopping favourites such as “Let It Go,” “For the First Time in Forever,” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and delight in enchanting new ones. Arendelle
Fashion and lifestyle brand, Brunette the Label, is popping up with a storefront on Vancouver’s iconic Robson Street. The Brunette the Label Pop-Up is now open until December 15th, offering visitors a chance to shop the inclusive brand’s latest collections of cozy sweaters, sweat sets, and effortless knits as well
The Glass City is a groundbreaking public art project in Vancouver that brings together the talents of visual artists. Join us for a mesmerizing public outdoor art exhibition by Painter8 at 1310 Adanac St (near Clark Drive). The Glass City elevates the visibility of Canadian visual artists by showcasing their
Join BC Achievement Foundation in celebrating the recipients of the 2025 Polygon Award in First Nations Art. Enjoy an evening of fine food and wine, inspiring short films sharing each awardee’s creative journey, and the award presentation honouring the creativity and cultural contributions of this year’s artists.
A West Van crew. An East Van gang. One wild holiday romance in the middle of a dance battle and a housing crisis. It’s East Van Panto: West Van Story – where love gets weird and the rent’s still too darn high! When a freak atmospheric tsunami strands West Van
Vancouver's Eastside opens up every November for the city's biggest artist studio tour. Over 500 artists in 70+ buildings across Strathcona, Railtown, and the False Creek Flats invite you into their creative spaces for four days of art, discovery, and direct connection with the people making it. You'll wander through
re:Naissance is thrilled to present IndieFest: a performing arts festival reinvigorating traditional forms of storytelling with emerging technologies and experiential productions, taking place from Nov. 20-29 this fall. In its sixth year, IndieFest continues to expand artistic practice and nurture up-and-coming voices, bringing people together across mediums, sectors, and lived
Eastside Arts Society (EAS) proudly supports the participation of more than 500 artists in its 29th annual Eastside Culture Crawl Visual Arts, Design & Craft Festival from November 20-23, 2025. The festival will welcome visitors into the studios and workshops of Eastside artists in more than 80 registered buildings across
Vancouver-based artist Thomas Anfield has found a perfect mix of tragicomedy, playfulness, and human truth in a subject he’s painted for over twenty years: the beloved Sock Monkey. In his latest exhibition, Sock Monkey Scenarios, Anfield explores the labyrinthine and tangled conditions of being human through these iconic, anthropomorphic figures.
After a very successful show in 2024, Art Spot is back in Vancouver for its 2nd annual Under $100 Art Show! 100 Artists, 1000s of Pieces of Art — ALL UNDER $100! This is a HUGE liquidation sale of original local artwork — and you don’t want to miss it!